Ardmore distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery owned and run by Beam Suntory, an American part of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan. This distillery was built in 1898 by William Teacher to ensure that he has enough malt whisky had for his blend, Teacher's Highland Cream, of which Ardmore is still an important part. Located in the fields of "the Garioch", near the River Bogie and the village of Kennethmont, Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Two stills were added in 1955, and another 4 in 1974, so that there are now total 8. Until the middle of the 70 years, there were also own malt floors and a private cooperage until the end of the 80 years. Until the beginning of 2001 coal was still used to heat the boilers. Ardmore Carn Mor SSC, 2011 7 year, 50,0%, 0,7L, bourbon barrel 800206.

Nose: This is a peated Ardmore that opens with cigarette smoke, mixed with fruit and vanilla
Taste: The citrus fruit goes with the mouth with grastones and heavier earth tones. The peat comes back again, which gives it a somewhat strong taste
Finish: Warming and spicy on the palate